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Act 1
Verona....................................................2
Born to Hate..............................................3
All Days Are The Same Without Love........................5
The Request of Marriage...................................6
You Must Marry............................................6
Kings of the World........................................8
The Ball 1................................................9
Born to Love..............................................9
The Ball 2...............................................10
She Can't See Me.........................................10
Two Different Worlds.....................................10
All For Love.............................................11
Ugly or Beautiful........................................13
And Now She is in Love...................................14
These Are My Rivers......................................15
Act 2
Word Is On The Street....................................17
Its Today...............................................22
Live.....................................................23
Dying In The Dust........................................24
Revenge..................................................25
Verona(Reprise)..........................................26
Fools....................................................27
No Place Too Far.........................................28
Shes Yours..............................................29
She Came From Me.........................................31
All Days Are The Same Without You.......................32
Ugly Or Beautiful/ Born To Hate/ Fools (Reprise).........33
I Can't Do This..........................................34
God Knows Why............................................35
Where Rivers Keep Flowing................................36
Empty Skies..............................................37
Gulity...................................................38
Act 1
Verona
The Prince:
If you think you've seen it all
Then you had better think again
Don't care how many books you've read
Or how many lands you've seen
You're still not prepared for this
Don't be misled by pretty girls
Or flowered gardens everywhere
You'll soon see what I mean
The family called Capulet
Will not forgive and can't forget
And the family called Montague
Is as unforgiving too
This is Verona, you're in Verona
Where hatred is a way of life
And you can cut it with a knife
The hate keeps flowing in their veins
It is more powerful than chains
And they are scared to turn their backs
It isn't prudent to relax
Not in Verona, lovely Verona
The population is unique
Nobody turns the other cheek
When will they get it in their heads?
Their dreams will never leave their beds
Until there is some compromise
And peace illuminates the skies
In Verona
On the surface all is well
Heaven on earth it would appear
A second look and you'll see hell
It's no picnic to live here
Maybe the wound's too deep and raw
Archaic wounds take long to heal
And Montagues and Capulets
Seem to thrive on their ordeal
What tragic price must we pay
For bad blood to be washed away?
It's all too sad to contemplate
And it's all because of hate
Born to Hate
Lady Capulet:
We're born to hate
Soon as we leave
Our mother's wombs
Hate's in the air
And to survive
We breathe its fumes
We love to hate
Hatred's the third word that we learn
Mama, Papa
And after that it's hatred's turn
We're born to hate
It's like a serpent in the soul
We're so consumed
It seems the serpent's in control
We love to hate
Lady Montague:
We are the same
I too can see
Things I despise
Year after year
Poisonous hate
Burns from your eyes
There's so much hate
Day after day the children grieve
Just look at them
And see the legacy we leave
In every street
A broken heart, a blood-stained sword
We fight to win
But it's a fight without reward
Lady Capulet:
You've paid the price
Look at your face
Hate's in each pore of your wretched skin
Another day, another death
You'll pass it on to your next of kin
Lady Montague:
It makes us old before our time
Hate is a whore, a plague, a curse
I doubt if we will live to see
Hate disappear from the universe
Both:
It makes us old before our time
Hate is a whore, a plague, a curse
Lady Capulet:
I doubt if we will live to see
Both:
Hate disappear from the universe
Ooooh...
Chorus:
We're born to hate
It's like a serpent in the soul
We're so consumed
It seems the serpent's in control
Romeo:
We'll take the chance!
Repeat Chorus
(x2)
The Ball 1
Born to Love
Romeo:
I know there is a God
And he has heard my prayer
That face, look at that face
Look at those eyes
What star did you fall from?
Juliet:
I know why I'm alive, I see the reason why
That smile that heart stopping smile
Those breath-taking lips
I will not forget this moment
Romeo:
You and I were born to love
Finally my life has now begun
Juliet:
You and I were born to love
I know in my heart you are the one
Romeo:
Nothing in this world will stand in our way
Juliet:
You don't have to speak I hear what you say
Both:
You and I were born to love
Finally my life has now begun
Our love will outlive the sea
Longer than eternity
You and I were born to love
The Ball 2
She Can't See Me
Tybalt:
She can't see me
She can't hear me
One day, she'll know I exist
I will charm her 'till she loves me
Not a single joy will be missed
In her eyes, I'm just a cousin
Soon my feelings will become clear
If she knew how much I love her
She would stop and re-think her life
I'm the one who she should marry
She can't be another man's wife
One day I'll be brave and tell her
I'll destroy whoever comes near
Both:
Two different worlds they live in
Why don't they all just give in?
The winds of war keep blowing
The seeds of hate keep growing
All I want to do
Is live and die with you
My heart was wise to choose you
There's no way I can refuse you
They will all see before we're done
Two different worlds come one
My heart was wise to choose you
I'd rather die than ever lose you
We'll make them see before we're done
Two different worlds come one
Friar:
Are you sure? Are you certain?
Romeo:
As the dawn, as the sunset
Friar:
Marriage may be the way
Could it end all their hatred?
Could it be...?
Romeo:
Living without her would be too much to bear
What good's a morning without Juliet there?
Friar:
A Montague, a Capulet, living as man and wife
I will be either be blessed or I'll be damned for life
Romeo:
Your God will forgive
He knows that our love is true
Friar:
I was thinking of my soul for a moment or two
Romeo:
You have the power to make sure all fighting ends
Imagine Capulets being Montagues' friends
Friar, please
Both:
All for love we are living
Every day we are giving, all for love
Friar:
I will marry you
Both:
What things we do, all for love
Ugly or Beautiful
Nurse:
Ha, ha, ha! I hear you laugh!
Ha, ha, ha! Such a childish laugh
You don't understand what it means to love
You should not make fun of the heart
Ha, ha, ha! You are so cocksure
I've met imbeciles who are more mature
You live half a life, you walk in the shade
If the game of love isn't ever played
All:
Ugly or beautiful
Life is all twists and turns
No map to show us where to go
Where will life lead us
Who's to know?
Ugly or beautiful
We're all afraid of love
We guard against it with our lives
But we thank God we're here to rise
Benvolio:
Ugly or beautiful
We're all afraid, afraid of love
Mercutio:
Love is only for the birds
All:
Ugly or beautiful
Life is all twists and turns
No map to show us where to go
Where will life lead us
Who's to know?
Ugly or beautiful
We're all afraid of love
We guard against it with our lives
But we thank God we're here to rise
Juliet:
Your arms, these are my mountains
Hold me, and stars seem closer
No one can ever reach us
Your arms, these are my mountains
Romeo & Juliet:
No need to ever wander
We have the world before us
Don't move, let's always stay here
My heart, has found its way here
Juliet:
Your smile, your voice, your laughter
New worlds that need exploring
Romeo:
And yet there's no need to leave here
Romeo:
These are my mountains
Chorus:
Hold me, and stars seem closer
Romeo:
Stars seem closer
Chorus:
No one can ever reach us
Your arms, these are my mountains
Your smile, your voice, your laughter
Juliet:
Your smile, your voice
Chorus:
New worlds that need exploring
Romeo:
Exploring
Chorus:
And yet there's no need to leave here
These things, they'll be my rivers
Always, always, always, always
ACT 2
Word Is On The Street
Mercutio:
Word is on the street
That youve gone raving mad
And youll lose every friend
That you have ever had
Benvolio:
Word is on the street
That your parents are ashamed
The town is filled with men
Whose passions are inflamed
Mercutio & Benvolio:
The people you love feel betrayed
You laugh and spit in our face
What a mistake your heart has made
There will be no hiding place
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You deceived us
Romeo:
To myself I have been true
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You have failed us
Romeo:
Ive never lied to you
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You cant do this
Romeo:
I dont care what people say
Mercutio & Benvolio:
This is madness
Romeo:
I could not turn her away
Mercutio & Benvolio:
Its your duty
Romeo:
Shes all Im living for
Mercutio & Benvolio:
Wheres your honor?
Romeo:
Romeo:
A dozen girls dont interest me
Mercutio & Benvolio:
Might as well just cut your throat
Romeo:
Why cant you just let her be
Benvolio:
Romeo just let her go
Romeo:
No, no, no
Mercutio:
Im your friend you can use my knife
Romeo:
One love one life Id rather die than say goodbye, dear friends
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
Dear friends look at you
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
Capulets are people too
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
I thought that our bond was strong
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
But I see now I was wrong
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
Weve been friends since we were small
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
Ive betrayed no one at all
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
Love has turned my world around
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
At last my dreams have left the ground
Mercutio & Benvolio:
You had no right
Romeo:
I dont care what you all say
Mercutio & Benvolio:
Its Today
Tybalt:
Ill stop his plan , his evil plan
A Montague will never take my love from me
Im jealous, yes, at his success
But only I know how the stories end will be
I cant conceal the way I feel
It time to do what I must do
She doesnt know I love her so
A cousin isnt meant to carry on this way
Live
Mercutio:
Tybalt, Tybalt, youre gonna die
Tybalt youll find no one will cry
You turn my stomach I wanna be sick
Ill be nice to you Ill slaughter you quick
You slither and slide like a snake in the grass
But your tongue spits a More poisonous venom
Tybalt, Tybalt, you're gonna die
Tybalt:
Mercutio, youre just a buffoon
Youre stupid mouth will be silenced soon
Youre just a failed poet an embarrassing moron
Im going to do what Ive been dying to do
And now I will end your sad journey through life
You wont feel a thing Im good with a knife
Mercutio, youre going to die
Romeo:
This must stop youre both mad is life nothing to you
If we all kill each other what good will it do this must end
Chorus:
Live let's learn to live forget forgive and live as one
Let's all live in peace let fighting cease for man and son
Die, we all will die why even try what's done is done
Romeo:
For those who have wives and mothers too
Daughters and sons what's wrong with you
Benvolio:
Live as God intended all wars must be ended
Chorus:
Live, let's learn to live forget forgive and live as one
Let's all live in peace let fighting cease for man and son
Romeo:
No more grief no more graves no more sorrow or pain...no
We must all make a vow no blood will be spilled
We'll die in our beds and no one will be killed
Live as God intended all wars must be ended
Mercutio:
He's too bad to live
He's riddled with hate
Too bad for us to tolerate
A coward and an evil force a murderer without remorse
Tybalt:
Your friends are here so your tongue is loose
I'm sure you'll find some lame excuse
But there's no way out I'm not letting you go
Get ready to revieve your fatal blow
Live...Live while you can
Die, die like a man
Chorus:
Live/ die
Live/ die
Live/ die
Live/ die
Live/ die
Live/ die
Live/ die
Revenge
Lord Capulet:
It's only fair
He must pay the ultimate price
Your son must die
There's no need for legal advice
Lady Montague:
It isn't fair
He just made sure justice was done
Mercutio's death
Had to be avenged by my son
The Prince:
What's done is done
This war of your's cannot be won
When will the past
Be forgotten
Romeo:
I don't want blood on my hands
I turn from volience when I can
My dearest friend died my arms
And Tybalt was an evil man
He stood there laughing
Bragging, and laughing
You two have no right to judge
You killed him as much as I
Were your children, take some blame
You could be the reason why
Into this world you brought us
To live the way you taught us
Repeat Lord Capulet chorus (1x)
Repeat Lady Montague chorus (1x)
The Prince:
What's done is done
This war of yours cannot be won
It's time the past Chorus:
The past is not forgotten
The Prince:
It's over
Verona(Reprise)
The Prince:
It is just another death
And as they say what else is new
Lessons will be learn from this
I'm a fool to think they will
Only so much you can learn
How many mountains can you climb
I can see this going on
Till there's no one left to kill
Only so much
You can take
The strongest mountains often shake
I might as well be on my way
Why does anybody stay...
In sad verona
Hopeless Verona
Fools
The Nurse:
I bare the pain you bare
I cry the tears you cry
Juliet, you must be strong
Every time I see you cry
I die, I die
We both must try
What more to you am I?
Oh, fools
Men are fools
There like stubborn mules
Refusing to bend
Where will all this end?
What can any of us do?
How much more can we go through?
When will every man lay down his sword?
When will we all live in accord?
When will the lord visit Verona?
Friar:
The Prince has saved your life
It was kind of him to banish you
Half of this town is after your blood
The blood of a Montague
I say your life is worthless here
Youve everything to fear
Oh, fools
Men are fools
There like, stubborn mules
Refusing to bend
Where will all this end?
What can any of us do?
How much more can we go through?
Both:
When will every man lay down his sword?
When will we all live in accord?
When will the lord visit Verona?
Chorus:
Fools
Men are fools
They cant live by rules
They always want more
Theyre in love with war
Why are they so proud to fight?
And destroy with all theyre might
Why is it important to be brave?
Why do we all need flags to wave
Why cant we save precious Verona?
Verona
Shes Yours
Lord Capulet:
Paris
I give to you my precious daughter
Its time
Perfect time for you to marry
When I speak with the girl
I am sure shell agree
Its the best thing for her
She will listen to me
Shes
Shes
Shes
Lucky
yours
yours
yours
man, shes yours
Lady Capulet:
Juliet
You know how much your father loves you
We both
Are sure hell make the perfect husband
We have all known such grief
Now its time to let go
Paris is quite a catch
You will be glad, I know
Hes yours
Hes yours
Hes yours
Lucky girl, hes yours
Paris:
Now we should rejoice
Its time for celebration
Paris and Lady Capulet:
Theres much too do
A wedding takes
A lot of preparation
Chorus:
Shes yours
Shes yours
Shes yours
Lucky man, shes yours
Juliet:
Please Nurse
Tell them I cannot marry Paris
Please Nurse
It makes me ill to think about it
Please nurse I beg of you
Is there nothing you can do?
Ill refuse to obey
Im married anyway
Chorus:
Shes yours
Shes yours
Shes yours
Lucky man, shes yours
The Nurse:
Juliet,
Your cousin has been killed
Dont act like a lovesick child
You must do this
I beg of you
Marry him
It is your duty
Chorus:
He's yours
He's yours
He's yours
Lucky girl, he's yours
Juliet:
I dont want this
Just let me be
Why wont someone listen to me ?
The Nurse:
Your father has spoken
Dont let him down
Juliet:
NO!
Chorus:
Hes yours
Hes yours
Hes yours
Lucky girl, hes yours
All Days
Romeo:
I cannot find a thing
To occupy my mind
I dont know what to do
Time can be so unkind
It seems a hundred hours
In every endless day
And yet when you are near
Time just flies away
Memories restore me
Thats what keeps me going
The rivers of still love
Theyll soon be flowing
Juliet:
My life is being planned
By everyone but me
I cant believe that this is
How life is meant to be
I wish I had a wand
That I could simply wave
And I would just reverse
The wisdom they all gave
With this wand
All my pain would be ended
And wed be together
I pray God, until death
Romeo:
All days are the same without love
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Juliet:
Strange how nothing ever changes
and just wait till nothing matters
Both:
All days are the same without you
Without you beside me
Who cares if the moon seems closer
Or the stars seem brighter
All days are the same without you
Montagues:
Ha, ha, ha evil capulets
Ha, ha, ha they have no
regrets
Its in the
things but they all sleep well
Its in the air
home when they get to hell
And to survive
We breathe its
We breathe its
Fumes
They do wicked
They will feel at
Lets blow them a akiss
Repeat all and add the chorus to "Fools" sung by the Nurse
I Can't Do This
Benvolio:
How does one begin to say
All the dreams you dreamed died today
All your visions of a perfect life are over
How on earth do I find the words that will somehow ease your
pain?
Help me, God, where do I start?
Why must I destroy my best friend's heart?
We were once kings of the world
We just laughed our way through those carefree years
In a way, I wish they had never met
Wish that I could bring back Juliet
That can't be... no, that can't be
I can't do this, I can't do this
I will not break the news, this tragic news
He should be told by a priest
Someone who is old and wise
Who can find the reason why
Someone so young just dies
I can't do this, and yet I know
I must do this
Mercutio, where is your ghost?
How dare you die when I need you most
Everything we ever did, we did together
I cannot do this on my own
Sorry, I'm not made that way
Do I say that the time will heal
That he will live through this ordeal?
What if I break down and cry?
That would be the worst thing I could do
I don't trust myself, I will get it wrong
I'm too close a friend, I'm not that strong
Empty Skies
Friar Laurence:
Dear God, Dear God
What are you doing up there?
Have I been speaking to an empty sky?
If not, then tell me why
I gave my life to you my faith had never been in doubt
The sings that pleasure man I have learned to live without
Till now I believed that you were everywhere
But if the good still die then what's the sense of prayer
We scream but you don't hear, we look to you in vain
If you really exist, then why don't you explain
Don't leave me now
Dear God, Dear God
Forgive me if I fail you
I always thought that faith would keep me strong
I see, now I was wrong
What good are sacred words
Written in books as old as time
The mountain that's ahead of me
Maybe too high climb
Can I still spread your word?
Can I still be your voice?
I thought my life was you, but I feel I have a choice
I got down on my knees dead God give me a sign
Tell me that all of this, is in your grand design
Please don't leave me know
I comfort and I soothe the troubled and the weak
I give my people strength when everything was bleak
With you inside of me, no wound could be too deep
But now I feel I'm lost, have I the right to weep?
I need your help right now, tell me what must be done
You are still my Father and I am still you son don't leave me now
Dear God, where are you hiding
Dear God, speak to me
I need to know your plan
When will all of this make sense to me
I'm blind, make me see
Dear God, of all men
Please shine a light my way
Gulity
Lady Montague:
Theres no pain deeper
Theres no day darker
Its the cruelest nightmare
To outlive your children
We have let this happen
And so we must share the blame
Lady Capulet:
Angry gods will judge us
For the harm we did them
May theyre souls forgive us
May they rest in heaven
And stay in love forever
As we bow our heads in shames
Lady Montague:
Let their deaths unite us
Lady Capulet:
Let us join together
Lady Montague, Lady Capulet, The Nurse:
They way to honor
Romeo and Juliet
Let their deaths unite us
Let us join together
The Nurse:
Give their lives some meaning
Lady Montague, Lady Capulet, The Nurse:
Romeo and Juliet
Chorus:
Fools
Men are fools
There like
Stubborn mules
Refusing to bend
Where will all this end?
What can any of us do?
How much more can we go through?
When will every man lay down his sword?
When will we all live in accord?
When will the lord visit Verona?
Repeat (x1)
Fools
Men are fools
They cant
Live by rules
They always want more
Theyre in love with war
Why are they so proud to fight?
And destroy with all their might
Why is it important to be brave?
Why do we all need flags to wave
How can we save precious Verona?
Lovely Verona
The End